Finding the Third Proportional to 296,566 and 652,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,566 and 652,171 is: 1,434,173.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,566 : 652,171 = 652,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,566/652,171 = 652,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,566x = 652,171 × 652,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,566x = 425,327,013,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 425,327,013,241/296,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,434,173.21
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